
New Orleans Hotels, Attractions, and Information
The Big Easy, otherwise known as New Orleans, is like no other city in the United States.
Jazz is God, Bourbon Street is the scene of revelry and merriment 365 days a year and
Creole is still spoken amongst many of the locals. It is a city that takes immense pride
in its rich history and regularly pays homage to all things that make New Orleans
a wonderfully unique and diverse place. New Orleans was passed back and forth between the
French and Spanish during its first century as a European Colony. As a result of the
Louisiana Purchase in 1803, New Orleans became part of the United States. Because the city
was treated as a hot potato for the first several hundred years of its existence, the
various cultures merged over the years to create a diverse community that is unparalleled
to any other in the country. New Orleans is a city that revels in the smoky sounds of
blues and jazz. Po-boys are the sandwich of choice (you'll be hard put to find a regular
sub sandwich in the entire city, unless it is from Subway) and New Orleans has an
unsurpassed ability to throw some of the best parties ever. New Orleans
is infamous for its Mardi Gras celebration, as well as the highly acclaimed New Orleans
Jazz Festival. The world has discovered that there is much more to New Orleans than these
annual festivities. A trip to New Orleans will long remain in your memory after the sounds
of the French Quarter have left your ears.
The French Quarter
The French Quarter is a must see for anyone exploring New Orleans for the first time. At
the mere mention of New Orleans the mind automatically conjures up the French Quarter.
This area of the city is absolutely bursting with activity and it is from here that New
Orleans' heartbeat resounds. Tourists crowd the streets taking in the sights and sounds
around them. Entertaining street performers regularly put on shows that demonstrate their
various and often unique talents. Jazz can be heard wafting from the many open aired bars.
Preservation Hall is the place to go to enjoy traditional jazz performances. The dining
and cuisine in New Orleans is unprecedented and the majority of the restaurants specialize
in French or Cajun fare. Emiril Lagasse has even chosen New Orleans as the perfect place
to have his own restaurant. After a delicious meal, head over to Caf� du Monde to taste
their specialty, beignets. You have not experienced New Orleans if you haven�t indulged in
these tasty treats that are a staple to the city. To get a feel for the
French Quarter�s immense importance to New Orleans, take a guided walking tour. Many will
be surprised to discover that there is much more to this area than bars and partying. The
horse carriage rides through the Quarter are a romantic and fun way to explore the Big
Easy. Numerous art galleries reside in the Quarter, many of which display the creations of
local artists. There is no better way to acquire a reminder of New Orleans than taking
home a unique piece of art that reflects the essence of the city.
St. Charles Streetcar
A great way to see other areas of the city is a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar. Riders
can sit back, relax and truly take in all of the beauty encompassing New Orleans.
Beginning in the Central Business District at Canal Street, the streetcar travels through
the magnificent Garden District. While in the Central Business District, aquatic life
enthusiasts should visit the Aquarium of the Americas, home to hundreds of different
species of marine life. Taking a ride on the streetcar allows visitors to get a glimpse of
New Orleans' beautiful residential areas. Magnolias, stately oak trees and palms line the
streets and fill the yards of historic homes. Gorgeous homes with wraparound houses,
Tulane University and Audubon Park are some of the sights to be seen. The Garden District
also has many beautiful hotels and inns. Magazine Street is the location of some wonderful
shops. New Orleans was also home to the esteemed writer William Faulkner. His old home has
been turned into a very warm and inviting bookshop that sells many of Faulkner�s first
editions. If you are fanatic about football, try and catch a Saints game if you're in the
city during the season. New Orleans is also famous for its cemeteries. Because the city
floods several times a year, the dead are laid to rest above ground rather than in
coffins. The mausoleums that fill the cemeteries are intricate and ornate, telling the
life story of the person that rests inside. New Orleans has always had a love affair with
the Mississippi River. Woldenberg Riverfront Park is an ideal spot to enjoy a picnic lunch
and watch the comings and goings on the Ole Miss. Various boat rides are offered down this
mighty river. New Orleans always has and will walk to the beat of its own drummer and
makes no apologies for it. Although New Orleans is as modern as any other city in the
United States, there is a wonderful feel that you have been transported back to the past.
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